An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“Alright, it’s getting late. You should go back to your room and rest,” Rufus said wearily, waving his hand.

The decision to appoint his eldest son as the heir to the throne was not only because he recognized his capabilities. He was also driven by a sense of guilt, wanting to make amends.

Unfortunately, Dustin lacked ambition and harbored no aspirations to rise above others. Therefore, Rufus refrained from pressing too hard.

As a dying man, his only wish was for the well-being and happiness of his sons. The rest was no longer a concern.

Dustin opened his mouth as if to speak but ultimately remained silent. He then stood up and left.

He had no desire to become the next prince, at least not now. To the outside world, the title of Prince of West Lucozia symbolized supreme power, boundless wealth, glory, and the pinnacle of prestige. However, to Dustin, it represented a burdensome role.

Assuming the throne meant bearing an overwhelming load. He would no longer be able to consider only himself. His responsibilities would extend to include all of West Lucozia and its people.

of shouldering such a heavy responsibility. Thus, he decided to

spent his time within the castle. After quelling the rebellion, which included the eradication of the Dragon Guard, countless trivial matters demanded

took on his father’s responsibilities, fulfilling his duty as

option was for Julius to surrender his military insignia and remain within West Lucozia. He could enjoy the leisure life of a noble, strolling through parks, engaging in

that he couldn’t maintain any affiliated forces, and

to leave West Lucozia with a substantial sum of wealth

he would bear the full responsibility, and the monarchy would refrain

pertained-either lead

extended the privilege of choice to Julius primarily due to their familial relationship and his significant role in the successful elimination of

for

of West Lucozia rather

rise again and establish his own sphere of influence. A highly ambitious person, Julius was unwilling to be subservient

be a follower within a prosperous one. He was going to seize control of his

a substantial sum of money and personally bid him farewell from West Lucozia. Their paths diverged from that point